occultation
/ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃən/
noun
- An event in which one celestial body hides another from view, as when the moon passes in front of a star or planet.
- Astronomers predicted an occultation of Jupiter by the moon.
- The lunar occultation of Mars was visible through a telescope.
- We stayed up late to watch the occultation of a bright star.
- The act of hiding or concealing something.
- In the story, the hero's identity remained in occultation until the end.
- The occultation of the treasure map led to a long search.
- The occultation of evidence delayed the investigation.
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